Cruising the Caribbean

Cruising the Caribbean

The Sun Deck of the m/v Bolero at sea on the Caribbean, February 4, 2001.

Carved watermelons at a buffet on the Bolero, February 7, 2001.

Life preserver on the m/v Bolero, February 9, 2001.

Life boats on the m/v Bolero, February 4, 2001.

Edible musicians at the "Buffet Magnifique" on the Bolero, February 7, 2001.

What happens when passengers are late returning to the ship? Guadeloupe, February 8, 2001.

Late passengers boarding the ship from the pilot boat. Guadeloupe, February 8, 2001.

Edible singers at the "Buffet Magnifique" on the Bolero, February 7, 2001.

The Bolero

The m/v Bolero was built in 1968 in Bremerhaven. Compared to other more modern cruise ships, the Bolero is a bit small and showing its age. However, in spite of its size and age, the Bolero is still a fun experience. There are all the usual things you’d expect from a cruise: Entertainment, shops, sun bathing, excursions at each stop, and lots of food.

For the winter 2001 season, the Bolero hosted charter groups from Canada and France. As a result, the two official languages on board were English and French.